Tag Archives: Delray Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
What if My Health Insurer Pays for Medical Care after an Accident?
Readers of this blog should know by now that injured victims can receive compensation from a negligent defendant to pay past, present, and future medical bills. For example, if you need surgery for a broken arm, then you will need to pay probably more than $10,000 for treatment. If you are partially paralyzed, you… Read More »
Electrocution Injuries
In the United States, thousands of people are seriously injured or killed by electricity. Almost anybody can be electrocuted, either at work or at home. If you have been injured, you should contact an experienced Delray Beach personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss whether you can obtain compensation for your injuries…. Read More »
Dangerous Dog Breeds
According to statistics, dog bite claims account for about a third of all claims paid out by homeowners insurance companies. For this reason, insurance companies will deny offering policies to people with a dangerous breed at their homes. If you are a homeowner, then you will want to understand whether your dog is preventing… Read More »
Social Media and Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Each year, more people share details about their life on social media. According to one study—already four years old—about 3 out of 4 adults who use the Internet also create social media profiles. Whether using Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, people expose intimate details about their lives to the entire world. Unfortunately, what you… Read More »
How to Give a Good Deposition
After filing a lawsuit, each side can request information from the other. For example, the other side might want copies of your medical records, or they might give you written questions to answer. In your personal injury lawsuit, you might need to answer questions under oath in a deposition. Typically, depositions are held in… Read More »
Challenges in Dog Bite Cases
Dog bite cases present unique problems, which require an experienced personal injury attorney. At Earnhart Law, we have represented many dog bite victims and are skilled at building a case for compensation. Below are some of the more difficult problems we have dealt with. The Defendant Claims They Warned You about a Bad Dog… Read More »
Uneven Sidewalks can Cause Injuries
Many slip and falls or trip and falls occur on private property, usually businesses. However, it is dangerous out there for pedestrians even on public roads and sidewalks. Many Florida sidewalks have not been kept in good repair, and the unwary can trip if they aren’t careful. If you have tripped and fallen on… Read More »
Grilling Accidents and Injuries
Grilling is a favorite activity in the summer, probably because barbecued food just tastes better. Nevertheless, around 5,700 grill fires happen on residential property each year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. These fires cause 10 fatalities and 100 injuries. Many thousands more are injured because they burned themselves while at the grill. To… Read More »
What is Loss of Consortium?
After a devastating physical injury, you might have read that you can receive compensation for “loss of consortium.” But what exactly is loss of consortium, and who can bring a claim? In Florida, spouses and children of injured accident victims can receive compensation, but they should meet with an experienced Delray Beach personal injury… Read More »
How to Document Emotional Distress
It is well known that accident victims can receive compensation for medical expenses incurred to treat their injuries. They can also receive compensation for other economic losses, such as lost wages or damage to their vehicle or other property. But accident victims can also receive money damages for their emotional distress caused by an… Read More »